“The government has failed to deliver on promises, leaving the country stagnant and people frustrated,” says MP Nalin Bandara.
Amagi Jana Balaya MP Nalin Bandara has sharply criticized the government’s performance in its first year, accusing it of moving too slowly to achieve meaningful progress. He claimed that institutions are idle, projects remain unimplemented, and officials appear to be wasting valuable time. “No work is being done in institutions, no projects are being implemented, and officials are wasting time. The gap between the promises made and those fulfilled is like the sky to the earth. The government is focusing on issues it cannot even handle. We do not see anything working for the betterment of the country,” he said.
With the President’s first year in office set to conclude on September 21, Bandara said the government’s record is far below expectations. He added that while the President was given enough time to deliver, there has been little visible effort toward improving the country. “When considering the one-year report of this government, we have to set a higher standard than the past year. We gave the current President significant time, but we did not see real work for the country. Therefore, it is necessary to create serious discussions in society and raise awareness among the people about the programs implemented by the government,” he emphasized.
Turning to the removal of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa from his official Colombo residence, Bandara said governments have an obligation to provide minimum privileges, security, and honors to former leaders. While he acknowledged that misuse of facilities by leaders had necessitated the creation of the relevant Act, he argued that removing Rajapaksa outright was not appropriate. “However, if some leaders or former presidents misuse these facilities, it is completely wrong. But at least providing minimum privileges is acceptable. Removing former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was not appropriate,” Bandara stated.
His comments add to growing criticism that the government has failed to live up to its promises, with concerns mounting about stalled development, governance issues, and political distractions overshadowing national priorities.
